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Top Ten Obedience 101 rules
- Double knot your shoelaces.
- Wear form fitting shoes, like a dancer need grace with your dog, so no sloppy sneakers.
- Wear pants the color of your dog, can hide some mistakes in heeling position, sort of… 😉
- Don’t wear tops with floppy body and sleeves to get in dogs way.
- Pin your hair back to not get in your way.
- Dress nicely, shows respect for the sport.
- Arrive at trial site early, walk dog around to sight see then train a little so they know it is work time.
- Watch the runs just before your turn to know where all exercises are performed.
- Be prepared with equipment needed, no collar tags, and what your class requires.
- Read the rulebook! Many helpful comments on what is required and what judges are looking for.
TAKING CARE OF SENIORS, BOTH HUMAN AND CANINE
Taking care of an aged parent and dog go hand in hand. Much of what I learned for my dog came from taking care of my mom and vice versa. At age 88 my mother had dementia and diabetes, one affecting the other quite rapidly, requiring her to be placed in a...
What Kind of Collar Should I Get for My Dog?
I receive this question a lot. With so many collars on the market, I know it can be confusing to the average dog owner. Lets take a few minutes to address this question. The first thing to address is your dog's age and size. For the purposes of this article, I...
Braided Flat Leashes
Braided Flat Leashes by Laurie Burnam – As a dog trainer, I work with all sorts of pet products. One of my favorite products to work with are the Nylon Flat Braided Leashes, which I highly recommend to my clients.
What Kind of Toys Should I Get for My Dog?
They're not as important as food and water, but dog toys cannot be overlooked. They can prevent dogs from exhibiting destructive behavior and can also help with separation anxiety. Like children, dogs like some toys better than others and each dog is different. While...
When Should I Start Training My Dog?
Clients often ask me, "When should I start training my dog? Can old dogs learn new tricks?" The truth is, if you are living with your dog you are already training her! Every word, every, touch, every interaction of any kind is dog training. The real question is what...
Scout – 1st Elite Regular Class of ASCA Finals Veterans
Scout 1st Elite Regular class of ASCA finals veterans, running at 12 years old and still keeping all the bars up. Definitely a once in a lifetime dog!!! http://youtu.be/eQMwDCk_91E
Scout 1st Jumpers Class of Finals Veterans
Scout as a fine example of training! 1st jumpers class of finals veterans
Welcome to Our New Website!
On behalf of all of us at Poochability, we welcome you to our long awaited new website! Please browse around and be sure to check out all of the sections filled with all kinds of great information. As we continue to expand and grow, be sure to bookmark our site and...
Products
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PVC Agility Practice Weave Poles
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Light Line
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Dowels, Wooden for Dumbbell "Hold" Training
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POOCHABILITY MERCHANDISE & DOG TRAINING PRODUCTS
When using any training device or toy, please be aware of dogs nature to grab, chew and swallow any item in your possession. See Home Page, Training Info, How to use the training equipment, page 4 and 5, Attention Heeling with the Training Aid for instructional use.